So You’ve Written A Novel … Now What?

A while ago I announced that I would be working hand in hand with a dedicated publicist on the launch of my novel … unfortunately, plans have changed. I will not go into the gory, bash-your-head-against-a-wall details, but I will say … it was not without sadness I had to reject the opportunity.

That’s the thing with being an independent writer or an independent business person in general … there is simply no forged path that you just blindly follow, sometimes plans have to change or rework themselves. And you have to learn to roll with those punches, take the lumps as they come. This, what happened to “Plan A”, was unavoidable … and I’m thankful to the kind soul who took their time to share an experience that changed my mind.

I ended up (somewhat frantically) trying to find a replacement promoter. I knew that it was key to the success of my novel to invest myself and my time widely in promoting the book.

What Dorothy offers writers through her services is the chance to take a virtual tour. Since most of us writers won’t go on a month long book tour, this is a happy medium. Dorothy, like many other promoters, works to place you on blogs through guest posts, interviews, book reviews and features. Where Dorothy differs is that she offers a guarantee. That is a beautiful word when you’re thinking of using your marketing dollars. Of course, naturally she doesn’t promise sales … but she promises that she will open the door for you.

Some of Dorothy’s connections feed into syndication … publications like USA Today, Boston Globe, Washington Post, Chicago Times and other coast to coast news outlets. Another, was ranked both Google and Yahoo’s top blog.

If you’re looking for someone who will really work for you … and work hard, check Dorothy out!